Evidence-Based Practices

Part of Vela’s mission is to promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making. Evidence can be defined as the information collected from scientific research, facts, benchmarking data, best practices, collective experience, personal experience and intuition (CEBM). Below is our seven-step model to improve both critical thinking and evidence quality. Below is Vela’s comprehensive seven-phase model to enhance both individual and organizational decision-making and improve student and community outcomes.